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1 dead after Chandler officer-involved shooting
An investigation is underway in Chandler, after a shooting involving law enforcement officers resulted in the suspect's death. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest.
CHANDLER, Ariz. - One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in the East Valley.
What we know:
The incident reportedly happened near Price and Germann Roads, and no officers were hurt during the incident.
According to a statement released by the U.S. Marshals Service, their Arizona WANTED Task Force was trying to arrest an individual prior to the officer-involved shooting.
"The fugitive was wanted by the United States Marshals Service for a federal probation violation warrant with original charges of alien smuggling," read a portion of their statement.
Per the U.S. Marshals Service statement, officers with the task force found the person at a home, and continued surveillance as he drove away.
"Task Force members attempted to stop the vehicle at which point the fugitive attempted to flee. Task Force members deployed various less-lethal tools in an effort to gain compliance," read a portion of the statement. "During the encounter, the fugitive produced a gun, resulting in him being struck by police gunfire and succumbing to his wounds."
What's next:
Officials with the U.S. Marshals Service say the FBI will coordinate with the East Valley Critical Incident Response Team on the investigation.